Best Web Directions North Podcasts (2024)

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Pumps & Systems Podcast: Eddy Current Drives vs. Variable Frequency Drives [Episode 96] 42:38

5d ago42:38

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In this episode of the Pumps & Systems podcast, we’re speaking with Kevin Haggerty, Garry Queen and Adam Dillon from Dynamatic, who are going to be telling us about the differences between eddy current drives (ECDs) and variable frequency drives (VFDs) in pumping applications.Tune in the first Wednesday of every month for new episodes of the podcas…

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Pumps & Systems Podcast: Metal-Detectable Polymers [Episode 95] 28:04

1M ago28:04

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In this episode of the Pumps & Systems Podcast, we’re welcoming back Cody Kaufmann, Business Development Manager at SEPCO. He's going to tell us all about metal-detectable polymers, their history, how they’re being used in the food and beverage industry today and what might be in store for that technology in the future. Tune in the first Wednesday …

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Pumps & Systems Podcast: Pump Industry Outlook 2024 [Episode 94] 28:35

2M ago28:35

28:35

In this episode of the Pumps & Systems Podcast, we’re speaking to Adam Stolberg, executive director of the Submersible Wastewater Pump Association (SWPA) and David Williams, Director of Engineering at Liberty Pumps and president of SWPA. They’re going to discuss the outlook for the pumps industry in 2024, including trends, the impact of Build Ameri…

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Pumps & Systems Podcast: Integrity Testing [Episode 93] 20:55

3M ago20:55

20:55

In today’s episode of the Pumps & Systems Podcast, we’re speaking to Adam Dupps, general manager of Masterleo, and Bryan Rumrill, director of sales and business development at Rodem. They’re going to be telling us all about integrity testing: what it is, its benefits and much more. Tune in the first Wednesday of every month for new episodes of the …

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Pumps & Systems Podcast: Rebates for Energy-Efficent Pumps [Episode 92] 27:17

4M ago27:17

27:17

In this episode of the Pumps & Systems podcast, we're joined by Pete Gaydon from the Hydraulic Institute and Sam Goodman from the Department of Energy’s Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains (MESC). They’ll be discussing the Extended Product Systems Rebate Program the Department of Energy is currently running, which is a program that gra…

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Pumps & Systems Podcast: Heat Pumps & Decarbonization [Episode 91] 23:29

5M ago23:29

23:29

In this episode of the Pumps & Systems podcast, we're joined by Bill DiCroce, President and Chief Executive Officer of Vicinity Energy. He'll be discussing the role heat pumps can play in decarbonization, as well as the efforts cities like Boston are currently making to strive for sustainability and an eventual goal of net zero carbon emissions. To…

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Pumps & Systems Podcast: Direct In-Line Pumping [Episode 90] 25:10

6M ago25:10

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In this episode of the Pumps & Systems podcast, we're joined by Jay Irwin, chief wastewater operator for Sherman, New York, and Brad Hitselberger, business development manager at Industrial Flow Solutions. They’ll be discussing what happened when the village of Sherman, plagued by sewer overflow, clogging, and maintenance and safety concerns, decid…

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Pumps & Systems Podcast: Medium Voltage Drives [Episode 89] 26:51

8M ago26:51

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In today's episode of the Pumps & Systems podcast, we're talking to Kyle Harrison and Chico Januszkiewicz from Eaton about medium voltage drives, synchronous transfer systems, maintenance and safety, and a variety of other topics. Tune in the first Wednesday of every month for a new episode of the podcast!To view the video version of this podcast, …

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Pumps & Systems Podcast: The Future of Bioplastics [Episode 88] 26:35

8M ago26:35

26:35

Welcome to the new Pumps & Systems podcast! In today's episode, we're talking to Cody Kaufmann from SEPCO about the future of bioplastics in both industrial settings and the world as a whole. Tune in the first Wednesday of every month for a new episode of the podcast!To watch the video of this podcast, head over to our YouTube channel at youtube.co…

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Episode 87: Kristi Hartwell of John Crane Shares Her Industry Journey 22:22

11M ago22:22

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Kristi Hartwell of John Crane is being featured as one of five notable pump industry veterans in the July 2023 issue of Pumps & Systems magazine. Here, she shares her engineering journey.By Pumps & Systems Magazine

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Episode 86: Lantern Rings & Their Role With Pumps 19:35

11M ago19:35

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Cody Kauffman of SEPCO joins the podcast to talk about lantern rings and their role with pumps.SEPCO is the presenting sponsor of the podcast. Questions asked include:What are lantern rings and what is their purpose with pumps? What materials are ideal for lantern rings?What are PTFE & PEEK strengths and weaknessesHow Is a lantern ring installed?Wh…

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Episode 85: Active Front End vs. 18-Pulse Drives 23:55

12M ago23:55

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On this episode, listen to a chat with Rob Fenton and Austen Scudder of Eaton as we compare and contrast Active Front End and 18-pulse drives and see which is best for your solution.Questions include:What are the primary applications for 18-Pulse drives? What’s the difference between 18-Pulse and AFE from a technology standpoint? Where are AFE driv…

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Episode 84: Protect Bearings From Electrical Current Damage 17:06

12M ago17:06

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In this episode of the Pumps & Systems podcast, learn why bearings can fail and how to mitigate electric current arcing with Schaeffler Sr. Application Engineer Paul McNeill.Schaeffler Group is the presenting sponsor of the podcast. Visit them on the web at www.schaeffler.com.Questions asked include: What are ways that bearings could deteriorate in…

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Episode 83: Pump & Motor Industry Insights with Tim Albers of Nidec 25:22

1y ago25:22

25:22

Tim Albers of Nidec Motor Corporation joins the podcast. Albers will be featured in the July 2023 issue of Pumps & Systems magazine as one of our Industry Veterans.Albers, a U.S. Navy Veteran, talks about how the movie "Top Gun" shaped his career, among other things. Albers gives some career insights and shares what the industry means to him.Email …

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Episode 82: Air Seals & Their Uses 23:32

1y ago23:32

23:32

Zach Nepa of SEPCO joins the podcast to talk about the basics of air seals and where they are commonly used.The presenting sponsor of the podcast is SEPCO. Visit them on the web at www.sepco.com.Nepa discusses what the basics of an air seal are as well as what separates air seals from other seals.He also hits on where air seals can be used, such as…

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Episode 81: Inflation Reduction Act's Effect on the Pump Industry 22:34

1y ago22:34

22:34

Repeat guest Patrick Hogg of Nidec Motor Corporation joins the podcast to give the latest on how the pump industry is reacting to several pieces of government legislation.Questions include:Last August, congress passed the Inflation Reduction Act – what are the key components to this?How will this impact motor and pump efficiency?What water/ pump pr…

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Episode 80: Seal Water Reduction Strategies & Improvements in Water Quality 29:48

1+ y ago29:48

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This episode features a chat with Ram Venkatadri and Bill Pritchett of John Crane on seal water reduction strategies and ways to improve water quality.The presenting sponsor of the podcast is John Crane. Visit them on the web at www.johncrane.com.Questions/discussion points include:History and trends in sealing technologyWhat is seal water?What is …

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Episode 79: Inline Pumping Benefits 26:37

1+ y ago26:37

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This podcast will feature a discussion on inline pumping benefits with Jim Huck of Industrial Flow Solutions. Jim was also selected as one of Pumps & Systems' 10 up and coming pump professionals to watch, and he is featured in the December 2022 issue.This podcast is sponsored by Industrial Flow Solutions. Visit them on the web at www.flowsolutions.…

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Episode 78: Sizing a Pump 20:06

1+ y ago20:06

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Abhijeet Jain of Atlas Copco joins the podcast to talk about sizing a pump. This podcast is sponsored by Atlas Copco. Visit them on the web at www.atlascopco.com.On the podcast, Jain answers questions related to:How important is sizing a pump? What can go wrong if it’s not sized correctly? What calculations are needed to determine the size of the p…

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Episode 77: Electric Pump Motor Basics 17:39

1+ y ago17:39

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Nick Grewal, president and CEO of ePropelled, joins the Pumps & Systems podcast to talk electric motors.Some questions answered include: What are some examples of electric pump motors and where are they commonly used?What is the biggest difference between motors today and 30 years ago?What are ways for pump motors to have improved energy efficiency…

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Episode 76: Advantages of Dry Gas Seals 18:54

1+ y ago18:54

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Mark Slotnick of John Crane joins the podcast to talk about the basics of dry gas seals and where they can be used in various applications.The podcast is sponsored by John Crane. Visit them on the web at www.johncrane.com.Topics for discussion include:Difference between dry and wet seals Where are the dry gas seals most commonly used?Big benefits o…

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Episode 75: Growing Applications for Screw Pumps 28:39

2y ago28:39

28:39

Randy Bennett and Sven Olson of Leistritz Advanced Technologies join the podcast to talk would like to talk about the benefits of screw pumps in refineries, terminals, marine and oil and gas. The podcast is sponsored by Leistritz. Visit them on the web at https://leistritzcorp.com/The two also discuss some greener technologies like mag drives, flar…

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Episode 74: Turbomachinery & Pump Symposia talk with Greg Gammon, plus August issue preview 28:26

2y ago28:26

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Pumps & Systems podcast host Drew Champlin is joined by Greg Gammon, the Director of Global and Corporate Partnerships for the TEES Turbomachinery Laboratory, as he talks about the importance of the Turbomachinery & Pump Symposia. This event will be held in Houston, Texas from Sept. 12-15. If you are new to the industry or considering attending, Ga…

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Episode 73: Pump Industry Insights from Bob Domkowski of Xylem 28:44

2y ago28:44

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This episode features an interview with Bob Domkowski of Xylem. Now 69 years old, Domkowski takes listeners on a journey through his career, nearly 40 of which have been spent in the water and wastewater field.Domkowski gives some career advice, shares the best and most challenging parts of job in the pump industry and more.Read a profile on Domkow…

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Episode 72: July Issue Preview, EASA Recap, Industry Veterans Talk 30:53

2y ago30:53

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Pumps & Systems managing editor Drew Champlin is joined by the whole crew - editor Amy Hyde and associate editors Evi Arthur and Dillan Wright for this one.Drew recaps the EASA trade show, which was held in late June in St. Louis, Missouri. The podcast has a brief interview with EASA president and CEO Linda Raynes and pump and vibration specialist …

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Episode 71: EASA's Gene Vogel on ANSI/ASA S2.75-17 Alignment Standard, Plus June Issue 27:28

2y ago27:28

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EASA's Gene Vogel joins the Pumps & Systems podcast to talk about his article in the June 2022 issue, which focuses on a new ANSI/ASA standard that was adopted over the last few years.First, Vogel gives an update on the upcoming EASA convention, set for June 25-28 in St. Louis, Missouri. For more information, visit www.easa.com/convention.Vogel tal…

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Episode 70: Editors' Roundtable on Potable Water, Infrastructure, May 2022 Issue & More 23:29

2y ago23:29

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Managing editor and host Drew Champlin is joined by Pumps & Systems editor Jennifer King and associate editor Evi Arthur as the three discuss the May 2022 issue of Pumps & Systems. Read that issue at digital.pumpsandsystems.com.Some key points for discussion include articles related to infrastructure and PFAS, access to drinking water and more.Hear…

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Ep. 69: Ways to Safeguard Water & Wastewater Systems From Cyberattacks 16:39

2y ago16:39

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Cody Bann, director of engineering at WIN-911, joins the Pumps & Systems podcast to discuss ways to safeguard water and wastewater cyberattacks.This podcast is sponsored by WIN-911. Visit them on the web at www.win911.com.Some questions answered include:What are the ways that the technology behind water infrastructures and utilities has become more…

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Episode 68: P&S Editors' Roundtable - Oil & Gas issue, remembering George Harris of Hydro 16:25

2y ago16:25

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Pumps & Systems editor Jennifer King and production manager Amy Hyde join managing editor Drew Champlin on the latest episode. The trio discuss what's in the April 2022 issue of Pumps & Systems (go to that issue here - http://digital.pumpsandsystems.com/), mostly by taking a look at what's going on in the oil and gas industry.Jennifer remembers Geo…

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Episode 67: How Pumps & Compressors Enable the Hydrogen & CCUS Ecosystem 26:32

2y ago26:32

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Frank Ma of John Crane joins the podcast to speak on how compressors and pumps enable the hydrogen and CCUS (Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage) ecosystem.The podcast is sponsored by John Crane. Visit them on the web at johncrane.com.Some topics for discussion include:Basics of CCUSWhat are the biggest challenges in how hydrogen and CCUS can he…

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Episode 66: March 2022 Issue, Discussions on Aftermarket & Upgrade Cores 18:01

2y ago18:01

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Pumps & Systems managing editor Drew Champlin and editor Jennifer King discuss the March 2022 issue, including the key focus on aftermarket for the pump industry along with chemical processing.Drew is joined by Layla Wilhelm and Connor Alexander of Crane Pumps & Systems as they discuss their article on upgrade cores and their importance in the mark…

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Episode 65: Impact & Future of IIOT in the Pump Industry 24:59

2y ago24:59

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Ares Panagoulias of Hydro joins the Pumps & Systems podcast to talk a variety of subjects, most notably industrial internet of things (IIoT)'s impact in the pump industry and what the future holds.The podcast is sponsored by Hydro. Visit them on the web at www.hydroinc.com.Other topics discussed:Number of companies are springing up with a solutionW…

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Episode 64: February 2022 Issue, Plus Interview With NGWA President Brian Snelten 20:37

2+ y ago20:37

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Pumps & Systems editor Jennifer King and associate editor Evi Arthur join the Pumps & Systems podcast and discuss the February 2022 issue with managing editor Drew Champlin.Topics discussed include groundwater, stormwater, irrigation, valves and dewatering.Also, the podcast features an interview with National Groundwater Association President Brian…

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Episode 63: What to Know About the NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 Standard 12:55

2+ y ago12:55

12:55

Adam Slade of John Crane joins the podcast to give the lowdown on NSF 61.The podcast is sponsored by John Crane. Give them a visit at www.johncrane.com.Slade gives the basics of NSF/ANSI/CAN 61, what goes into testing for NSF 61 and more.Other questions answered include:What is the purpose of the NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 standard? Who subscribes to NSF/ANSI…

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Episode 62: Improving Energy Efficiency & Reliability of Centrifugal Pumps for Clean Water 18:33

2+ y ago18:33

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Hilary Johnson is a Ph.D. candidate in mechanical engineering at MIT and fellow at J-WAFS. Hilary is working on an integral and underappreciated part of our daily lives – centrifugal pumps. Centrifugal pumps are an affordable and common way many municipal systems distribute clean water, but the pumps are far from efficient and consume the same amou…

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Episode 61: January 2022 issue, plus Patrick Hogg on state of the industry and more 22:23

2+ y ago22:23

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Pumps & Systems editor Jennifer King joins managing editor Drew Champlin to discuss the important issues in the January 2022 issue of Pumps & Systems. Among that is a section on food and beverage, but also the State of the Industry.This issue has leaders from several pump companies opining on what they think is coming in 2022 and what keeps them up…

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Episode 60: To Repair or Replace? Aftermarket Considerations with Charles Graves of Hydro 18:27

2+ y ago18:27

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Charles Graves of Hydro Parts Solutions in Tomball, Texas, joins the Pumps & Systems podcast for some aftermarket talk.This podcast is sponsored by Hydro. Visit them on the web at www.hydroinc.com.What is a legacy pump and what are the big challenges of upgrading one?At what point is it better to replace than repair the original part? What are the …

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Episode 59: P&S Editors Roundtable - The December 2021 Issue 24:46

2+ y ago24:46

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Episode 59 brings together the four editors of Pumps & Systems magazine - managing editor and podcast host Drew Champlin, editor Jennifer King, production manager Amy Hyde and associate editor Evi Arthur. Get to know us as we also share some key articles in the December 2021 issue.This will be a staple going forward as the Pumps & Systems monthly i…

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Episode 58: Overcoming Sealing Challenges in Mining Operations 26:26

2+ y ago26:26

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Steve Taylor of John Crane joins to discuss sealing solutions for improved reliability and environmental sustainability in mining operations.John Crane is the sponsor of this podcast. Visit them on the web at www.johncrane.com.Topics discussed include:What trends exist to improve rotating equipment reliability?Which factors influence the choice of …

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Episode 57: How Diamonds Improve Mechanical Seal Reliability 26:37

2+ y ago26:37

26:37

Tyler Smit of John Crane joins the Pumps & Systems podcast to discuss how diamond technology can aid in the reliability of mechanical seals.The podcast is sponsored by John Crane. Visit them online www.johncrane.comSome questions include:What is Diamond Seal technology?What are advantages to using diamonds to improve mechanical seal reliability and…

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Episode 56: VFDs & Moving Toward Intelligent Controllers 25:39

2+ y ago25:39

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Jon Mosterd of Danfoss Drives joins the podcast to talk about variable frequency drives (VFDs) and the shift toward intelligent controls.Topics covered include:Today's VFDs and how they are differentWhat is different between normal VFDs and Intelligent controllersBenefits of investing in intelligent controlsHow intelligent controllers are used in t…

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Episode 55: How Can Companies Fight the Skills Gap? 21:19

3y ago21:19

21:19

Bill Jensen and Scott O'Dell of SPM Oil & Gas join the Pumps & Systems podcast to answer questions related to the skills gap. Topics discussed include:What are you seeing as some of the biggest challenges facing the oil and gas workforce right now?How does it impact the workforce that harsher conditions and longer pumping hours have become typical?…

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Episode 54: Reduce Maintenance & Operating Costs with Ultra-Low Flush & Flushless Seals 15:15

3y ago15:15

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Bill Pritchett of John Crane joins the Pumps & Systems podcast to talk about how users can reduce maintenance and operating costs with flush or flushless seals. The episode is sponsored by John Crane. Visit them on the web at www.johncrane.com.Topics for discussion include:Where the wastewater treatment industry is heading over the next 10 years an…

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Episode 53: Challenges of Process Flow Control 23:27

3y ago23:27

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Ken McHenry of Custom Valve Concepts joins the podcast to talk challenges of process flow control.The episode is sponsored by SEPCO. Visit them on the web at www.sepco.com.Questions answered include:1. What is flow control?2. What are the considerations to selecting the proper method of controlling flow?3. What are the common impacts on stable flow…

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Episode 52: Basics of Compression Packing with Don Olson of John Crane 20:12

3y ago20:12

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Don Olson of John Crane joins the Pumps & Systems podcast to talk basics of compression packing. Compression packing is a seal that reduces leakage between a moving and stationary part. This episode is sponsored by John Crane. Visit them on the web at www.johncrane.com.On the podcast:What is compression packing?Current market trendsTypes of packing…

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Episode 51: Pulp and Paper Industry Outlook for 2021 18:55

3y ago18:55

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Episode 51 of the Pumps & Systems podcast features an interview with John Crane experts Nolan Anderson and Mike Compton about the pulp and paper industry as we get into 2021.The podcast is sponsored by John Crane. Visit them on the web at www.johncrane.com.Topics for discussion include:The basics of pulp and paperWhat components are being used?How …

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Episode 50: The New Performance Curve for Tier IV: Package Curves 25:10

3y ago25:10

25:10

RJ Gates of Franklin Electric joins the podcast to talk about how users can bring clarity to Tier IV engines with package curves.Franklin Electric is the sponsor of this podcast. Visit them on the web at www.pioneerpump.com.Questions being answered include: What is a pump curve and how is it used? How are Final Tier IV-compliant engines more comple…

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Episode 49: COVID-19, Hurricane Season Effect on Submersible Wastewater Industry 21:26

3+ y ago21:26

21:26

Adam Stolberg and Jeremy Drinkwine of the Submersible Wastewater Pump Association (SWPA) join the Pumps & Systems podcast to talk about how 2020 was for the submersible pump industry.Stolberg and Drinkwine discuss COVID-19's effect on the industry and how the 2020 hurricane season affected the industry.The two also dive in on some new SWPA courses …

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Episode 48: The Gap Between Condition Monitoring & Condition-Based Maintenance 26:52

3+ y ago26:52

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Claire Weatheritt of John Crane joins the podcast to talk about the gap between condition monitoring and condition-based maintenance. Weatheritt is an industry veteran in the field of reliability and asset management.This episode is sponsored by John Crane. Visit them on the web at www.johncrane.com.Questions answered and addressed topics include:W…

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Episode 47: Machine Health Monitoring in a COVID-19 World with Akshat Sharma of ITT 13:22

3+ y ago13:22

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Akshat Sharma of ITT joined the Pumps & Systems podcast to speak to the topic of machine health monitoring and trends in the industrySome questions Sharma answered include:What is machine health monitoring?What are ways to do this remotely?How much has the health monitoring been affected by the pandemic?What are other trends we are seeing in monito…

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